Quoting: Gofnut999
Then why bother, get it? Waste of space. Might as well trade for Klefbom too.
Use the $/cap and roster spot for someone who will actually play and contribute.
It’s not about the $.
Why bother? it's a NO risk, high reward protection of assets.
The QO only protected him from signing wherever he wanted without the Bruins signing off. Chances are if he gets an offer (Seattle) the Bruins can match or possibly get compensation. Like if Seattle or Az offered him 2x1.5 The Bruins would get a 3rd. If they offered 2x2.6 the Bruins would get a 2nd.
If he doesn't reach a deal with the Bruins or anyone and accepts the QO, the Bruins can send him to providence and doesn't hurt them, or they can LTIR them. Again, not hurting them.
THis is not rocket science, it's risk and asset management.